Can I put a micro-ATX motherboard in an ATX case?

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kykyryky2014-11-09 19:21:17

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kykyryky, 2014-11-09 19:21:17

The question is not about any specific case model, but in general: for everyone.

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Melkij, 2014-11-09
@kykyryky

Yes, you can. Even if there are no mounting posts for microATX, matching with ATX will be enough for reliable mounting.

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Vitaly Tokarenko, 2014-11-09
@vitaliy_t1

It may be the case not so much in the case as in the small features of the power supply. More precisely in the slots.

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Borisca, 2014-11-09
@Borisca

On most micro-ATX motherboards I've seen a standard 20+4 or 20+4+4 power connector, so I don't think there should be any problems.

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Roman Bazalevsky, 2014-11-10
@rvbglas

Mounting racks are usually available in ATX cases even for Mini-ITX, the power supply also has plenty of tails (the standard 20 + 4 + 4 is enough in most cases). Shouldn't be a problem.

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Dmitry Spiridonov, 2014-11-11
@spirik

Definitely possible, no problem.

The form factor has been designed with full electrical and backward mechanical compatibility with the ATX form factor. MicroATX motherboards can be used in ATX cases

- https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/MicroATX